A groundbreaking study has identified native bee species that construct their nests within plant stems as … Stem-Nesting Native Bees Face Most Immediate Threat from Rising Temperatures, New Research RevealsRead more
Ornithology Research
Unraveling the Mysteries of Oviraptor Incubation: A New Study Reveals a Unique Approach to Dinosaur Parenting
The question of how oviraptors, those fascinating feathered, bird-like dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous, brought their … Unraveling the Mysteries of Oviraptor Incubation: A New Study Reveals a Unique Approach to Dinosaur ParentingRead more
Jianchangmaensis: A Feathered Predator May Explain Mysterious Owl-Like Bird Bone Piles in Ancient China
A groundbreaking discovery at a remarkable fossil site in northwestern China is poised to solve a … Jianchangmaensis: A Feathered Predator May Explain Mysterious Owl-Like Bird Bone Piles in Ancient ChinaRead more
Evidence for Endogenous Collagen in Edmontosaurus Fossil Bone Unveils New Era in Paleontology
For decades, the prevailing scientific consensus held that dinosaur fossils were essentially mineralized geological formations, their … Evidence for Endogenous Collagen in Edmontosaurus Fossil Bone Unveils New Era in PaleontologyRead more
Shelterbelts: A Complex Tool in Farmland Wetland Biodiversity Efforts
Trees planted along farmland to shield crops from strong winds are often viewed as a simple … Shelterbelts: A Complex Tool in Farmland Wetland Biodiversity EffortsRead more
Humpback Whales Achieve Record-Breaking Transoceanic Migration of Over 14,000 Kilometers Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists have officially documented an unprecedented feat of humpback whale migration, confirming journeys between the breeding … Humpback Whales Achieve Record-Breaking Transoceanic Migration of Over 14,000 Kilometers Between Australia and BrazilRead more
A Quiet Corner of Cornell Becomes a Sanctuary for Millions of Solitary Bees
Rachel Fordyce, a research technician at Cornell University’s entomology lab, found her daily commute transformed into … A Quiet Corner of Cornell Becomes a Sanctuary for Millions of Solitary BeesRead more
A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good
A remarkable adaptation in the evolutionary journey of deer keds, a type of wingless, blood-feeding fly, … A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for GoodRead more
Nectar’s Secret Ingredient: Tiny Amounts of Alcohol Found in Floral Drinks for Bees and Hummingbirds
As bees and hummingbirds flit from blossom to blossom, diligently collecting nectar and in the process, … Nectar’s Secret Ingredient: Tiny Amounts of Alcohol Found in Floral Drinks for Bees and HummingbirdsRead more
The Far Side’s Cow Tools Comic Gets a Reality Check: A Real Cow Demonstrates Sophisticated Tool Use, Challenging Assumptions About Bovine Intelligence
In 1982, cartoonist Gary Larson’s iconic Far Side strip, "Cow Tools," humorously depicted a cow proudly … The Far Side’s Cow Tools Comic Gets a Reality Check: A Real Cow Demonstrates Sophisticated Tool Use, Challenging Assumptions About Bovine IntelligenceRead more
